摘要:
A telemetry system for receiving data from large arrays of sensors, in which the sensors are located in an unprotected environment, is implemented using fiber optic components. Laser sources, located in a protected environment, transmit light through the boundary separating the protected environment from the unprotected one. The light is then split into a number of beams and fed to electro-optical modulators, where it is modulated in response to electrical signals received from the sensors. The modulated light signals are then wavelength-division multiplexed and transmitted back through the environment boundary, where they are amplified, demultiplexed and converted to electrical signals. Multiplexing reduces the number of boundary penetrations, and the use of highly stable electro-optical modulators eliminates the need for signal conditioning electronics at each sensor. This optical approach is particularly beneficial in an underwater application, such as a submarine receiving data from a large array of acoustic sensors, where it is desired that hull penetrations be minimized and the underwater components be highly reliable and stable.
摘要:
An apparatus for launching separate mode groups comprising an LED (13) and a collimator (C.sub.1) for providing a first beam (19) of collimated light and an LED (15) and a collimator (C.sub.2) for providing a second beam (23) of collimated light. The beams (19) and (23) intersect and form an acute angle A. A light guide (R.sub.1) has a receiving face (27) at the intersection of the beams (19) and (23) so that the beams are launched into the light guide as first and second mode groups, respectively.
摘要:
A laser transmitter with a feedback control loop for minimizing noise. The novel laser transmitter includes a laser, an external reflector adapted to form an extended cavity to the laser, and a feedback control loop adapted to detect noise in the laser and in accordance therewith, adjust the optical phase of the extended cavity such that the noise is at a desired level. The optical phase of the extended cavity is adjusted by adjusting an operating parameter of the laser, such as its bias current. In an illustrative embodiment, the feedback control loop is adapted to compute the rate of change of the noise with respect to bias current and in accordance therewith, adjust the bias current of the laser such that relative intensity noise and interferometric intermodulation distortion are simultaneously minimized.
摘要:
A telemetry system for receiving data from large arrays of sensors, in which the sensors are located in an unprotected environment, is implemented using fiber optic components. Laser sources, located in a protected environment, transmit light through the boundary separating the protected environment from the unprotected one. The light is then split into a number of beams and fed to electro-optical modulators, where it is modulated in response to electrical signals received from the sensors. The modulated light signals are then wavelength-division multiplexed and transmitted back through the environment boundary, where they are amplified, demultiplexed and converted to electrical signals. Multiplexing reduces the number of boundary penetrations, and the use of highly stable electro-optical modulators eliminates the need for signal conditioning electronics at each sensor. This optical approach is particularly beneficial in an underwater application, such as a submarine receiving data from a large array of acoustic sensors, where it is desired that hull penetrations be minimized and the underwater components be highly reliable and stable.
摘要:
A mode preserving apparatus (11) comprising a supporting structure (13), an optical fiber (15), a pin connector (17) for positioning a first region of the optical fiber at a first location and a strain-relief mechanism (19) for positioning a second region of the fiber at a second location. A bobbin assembly (21), includng a first bobbin (23), is mounted on the supporting structure (13) for movement relative to the first and second locations. The optical fiber (15) extends along a path from the first location at least part way around the bobbin (23) to the second location so that movement of the bobbin (23) relative to the first and second locations alters the configuration of the path.